The Dixon Rule

Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of physical abuse.

Diana Dixon is a cheer captain at Briar University who lives off-campus in an apartment inherited from her late aunt. Diana has “wide-set eyes, platinum-blond hair, and a sassy mouth” and stands at five-foot-two (18). Years of dance, cheer, and gymnastics have given her a honed physique.

While Diana doesn’t have future plans or long-term goals, she is ambitious and curious. Adhering to the motto of Embracing Life to the Fullest, Diana picks up hobbies and doesn’t quit until she’s succeeded at them. This is exhibited in her dedication to placing in the NUABC dance competition and, afterward, her decision to begin learning Spanish. Diana’s carefree yet exploratory outlook on life contrasts with Lynsey’s uncompromising rigidity and ruthless ambition. While these qualities in Lynsey are admirable to some, they make her an unsuitable romantic partner for Shane, who yearns for a healthy and mutually beneficial romantic relationship. Diana’s ambition is still admired by Shane, but her ability to adapt to change and be flexible when it comes to other aspects of her life make her a better partner for him.

Diana’s narrative arc involves her involvement with Percy and the aftermath of his physical abuse.